Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

An all ages chess club for beginners and experts.  Meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. Beginners will get a lesson on the basics of chess and experts can meet and play.

Preschool Projects

Supplies available on a first come first serve basis on the First Friday of the month for ages 3-5 years old.

Paper Wishes (a DIY Greeting Card)

A bag with supplies and directions provided to make a greeting card at home will be available to pick up on a first come first serve basis beginning on the first Friday of the month.  Open to ages 12 and up.

Second Saturday Egg-Stravaganza!

This month is all about eggs! Join us as we read stories, listen to music, play games and eat snacks.  Program geared to ages 3-8 yrs. but all families are welcome. Registration is required.

Homeschool Get Ready to Read

Registration is required. A program for emergent readers ages 4 – 7 yrs. & their caregivers.  The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds & recognition, activities & stories.  Each week children will receive a free book & parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home.

Wishing Wellness Center Peers @ The Library

Peers all have some form of lived experience with mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders and knowledge of what services are available. We can have discussions around what you’re going through, what your needs are, and we can sign you up for services with us for peer support to help you navigate your way […]

Free

Ready, Set, Read!

Registration is required. A program for emergent readers ages 4 – 7 yrs. & their caregivers.  The program promotes early literacy skills with letter sounds & recognition, activities & stories.  Each week children will receive a free book & parents will have learned activities to reinforce reading skills at home.

Event Series Social Knitting

Social Knitting

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Why work alone when you can work with others? Knitting, crocheting, sewing - bring whatever it is you are working on! Open to all skill levels (ages 12 and up). The group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m.

Event Series Baby/Toddler Time

Baby/Toddler Time

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Rhymes, stories, and songs designed for children from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Registration is recommended for each child.

Free

The Really Free Market

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

The Really Free Market is a free bi-monthly distribution of food, personal care items, and household supplies. You can take as much as you want and we will never ask you to “prove” your need. Brought to you by Cortland County Mutual Aid.

Event Series 5th Grade Book Club – Meeting Room

5th Grade Book Club – Meeting Room

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Registration is limited & is required. Meet & discuss a different chapter book each month at the library. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book each month. Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 6 p.m. open to all 5th Graders in Cortland County.

Free

Poetry Reading

Cortland Free Library 32 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United States

Do you enjoy reading or listening to poetry? Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Bring an original or favorite poem to share, or just join us to listen.  Open to all ages.  Please Register if you have poetry to share!